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New ‘Street Fighter’ Trailer Can’t Keep a Straight Face for Long

The new 'Street Fighter' trailer has fans laughing, but not for the reasons the filmmakers might have hoped.

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: ign.com · Polygon.com · A.V. Club · Yahoo · Complex · Kotaku · The Playlist · Anime News Network.

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The brief

The new trailer for the upcoming 'Street Fighter' movie has sparked conversation for its comedic tone. The trailer features a cast of well-known actors, including 50 Cent as Balrog, Noah Centineo, and Andrew Koji. The film is set in the early '90s and is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16. The trailer's humor is the main focus of the conversation. Complex and Gizmodo note the trailer's lighthearted approach, with Gizmodo pointing out that it can't keep a straight face for long.

Kotaku describes the cast as looking "stupid (complimentary)" in the trailer. The Playlist provides context, noting the film's setting and release date. Anime News Network offers a straightforward report on the trailer's unveiling. The trailer's comedic tone is a departure from the seriousness of the original 'Street Fighter' video games. The cast's appearances and the film's setting are also points of interest.

However, the trailer's humor is the main focus of the conversation. The film's plot and the actors' performances are not yet discussed in detail. The trailer's reception among fans of the original games is also not yet clear.

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Quick answers

Who stars in the new 'Street Fighter' movie?

The cast includes 50 Cent as Balrog, Noah Centineo, and Andrew Koji.

When is the 'Street Fighter' movie set?

The film is set in the early '90s.

When will the 'Street Fighter' movie be released?

The movie is scheduled to hit theaters on October 16.

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Street Fighter Movie Trailer 50 Cent Noah Centineo Andrew Koji

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